Types of Group Discussin
GDs can be topic-based or case-based.
Topic based Gds can be classified into three types :-
1. Factual Topics
2. Controversial Topics
3. Abstract Topics
Factual Topics:-
Factual topics are about practical things, which an ordinary
person is aware of in his day-to-day life. Typically these are about
socio-economic topics. These can be current, i.e. they may have been in the
news lately, or could be unbound by time. A factual topic for discussion gives
a candidate a chance to prove that he is aware of and sensitive to his
environment.
E.g. The education policy of India, Tourism in India, State
of the aged in the nation.
Controversial Topics:-
Controversial topics are the ones that are argumentative in
nature. They are meant to generate controversy. In GDs where these topics are
given for discussion, the noise level is usually high, there may be tempers
flying. The idea behind giving a topic like this is to see how much maturity
the candidate is displaying by keeping his temper in check, by rationally and
logically arguing his point of view without getting personal and